In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I am reflecting about they many blessings at our school. Every one of you are a blessing to me in your own unique ways. You are not taken for granted and are appreciated beyond measure. Each of you choose to come to Lee and work so hard, daily, to bring our school building to life for our learners. Your passion for learning, your flexibility and your heart shines in all you do. This year, more than ever, I have learned how to grow and lead with grace and patience. I see that demonstrated in so many of you, too! Please REST over the break. DO NOT WORK OR THINK ABOUT SCHOOL!! Take time for yourself and reflect on how incredible you are. Leigh Ann and I cannot wait to show you how much we care during December to Remember. When you return it will be here! Get READY!
- we want you to take care of your self and also help meet our campus SEL goal? Why not wear warm ups tomorrow and "trot the track" during your break? We can call this our Lee Turkey Trot! Please only wear warm ups if you plan to take part in this self-care activity (and hey- document it for your Bulb. If you don't document it, it didn't happen!!!).
- today is Substitute Appreciation Day? Please be intentional in thanking any subs in our building today!
- we will have a LEEdership Council "Lunch and Learn" on Tuesday, December 1, at 12:00? Please let your LEEder know that they are expected to join me on Tuesday using this link . Please do NOT tweet the link out.
- we will clean the lounge fridge out at 2:00, tomorrow. Please take your personal items and food home.
- commitment forms for face-to-face instruction for the 3rd 9 weeks will be sent home to parents on November 30. These will be due on December 9.
- you still need to let me know if you feel COVID symptoms or test COVID positive over the Thanksgiving Break? Please be mindful to social distance and wear your masks this week. This school momma wants you SAFE!
- the district will Go Red for staff wellness the month of February? For a link to order your Go Red t-shirt (credit card only) and show your support during the Month of Thursdays in February - American Heart Month - text DHCCOPPELL to 41444.
- Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100 degrees Fahrenheit
- Loss of taste or smell
- Cough
- Difficulty breathing
- Shortness of breath
- Headache
- Chills
- Sore throat
- Shaking or exaggerated shivering
- Significant muscle pain or ache
- Diarrhea
If you have come to realize anything about me so far, it is that I enjoy a good TED Talk. I know it is time to unwind and relax and disconnect from school for a week. I want to applaud all the educators who are working so hard, especially this year. You are so creative in your lesson design and craft. To keep learning fun and engaging virtually is a daunting task and you all deserve a crown for that. There are two reasons why I like this particular TED Talk: it is funny (especially because the speaker has an English accent) and it affirms what we do at our school. I was talking to my husband about how other educators in Texas do not have the same teaching expectations that we do at our school and how blessed we are for how we teach at Lee. I want you to know it is because of educators like YOU that I am grateful that my child spent five years here. I would trust all of you to be his educator. Enjoy this video for the laughs, the affirmations, and the realization that we do things so much better here than in other schools. Creativity by Sir Ken Robinson
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